The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .
A) attach to each other in their midportions
B) tend to run parallel to one another
C) prevent hyperextension of the knee
D) are also called collateral ligaments

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The cruciate ligaments, which include the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, help stabilize the knee joint and prevent hyperextension. They do not attach to each other, run parallel, or are called collateral ligaments.

The Cruciate Ligaments of the Knee _